VCS MONITORING REPORT TEMPLATE
       This template is for the monitoring of projects using the VCS Program.
       Instructions for Completing the Monitoring Report:
       TITLE PAGE: Complete all items in the box on the title page using Arial or Century 
       Gothic 10.5 point, black, regular (non-italic) font. This box must appear on the title 
       page of the final document. Monitoring reports may also feature the monitoring report 
       title and preparers’ name, logo and contact information more prominently on the title 
       page, using the format below (Arial or Century Gothic 24 point and Arial or Century 
       Gothic 12 point, black, regular font).
       MONITORING REPORT: Instructions for completing the monitoring report template are 
       under the section headings in this template. Adhere to all instructions, as set out in 
       the VCS Standard. Instructions relate back to the rules and requirements set out in the
       VCS Standard and accompanying program documents. The preparer will need to refer 
       to these documents in order to complete the template.
       Note: The instructions in this template are to serve as a guide and do not necessarily 
       represent an exhaustive list of the information the preparer must provide under each 
       section of the template. 
       Unless applying a merited deviation, please complete all sections using Arial or 
       Franklin Gothic Book 10.5 point, black, regular (non-italic) font. Where a section is not 
       applicable, explain why the section is not applicable (i.e., do not delete the section 
       from the final document and do not only write “not applicable”). Submit the project 
       description as a non-editable PDF.
       Delete all instructions, including this introductory text, from the final document.
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                          MONITORING REPORT TITLE
                                               Logo (optional) 
                              Document Prepared by (individual or entity)
                                      Contact Information (optional)
                   Project Title    Name of project
                         Version Version number of this document
                       Report ID Identification number of this document
                   Date of Issue DD-Month-YYYY this version of the document issued
                       Project ID VCS project database ID, if registered
              Monitoring Period DD-Month-YYYY to DD-Month-YYYY
                    Prepared By Individual or entity that prepared this document
                        Contact  Physical address, telephone, email, website
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              CONTENTS
              1     PROJECT DETAILS..................................................................4
                1.1    Summary Description of the Implementation Status of the Project....................4
                1.2    Sectoral Scope and Project Type.........................................................................4
                1.3    Project Proponent................................................................................................4
                1.4    Other Entities Involved in the Project..................................................................4
                1.5    Project Start Date................................................................................................5
                1.6    Project Crediting Period.......................................................................................5
                1.7    Project Location...................................................................................................5
                1.8    Title and Reference of Methodology....................................................................5
                1.9    Participation under other GHG Programs............................................................5
                1.10   Other Forms of Credit..........................................................................................5
                1.11   Sustainable Development Contributions.............................................................6
              2     SAFEGUARDS......................................................................10
                2.1    No Net Harm.....................................................................................................10
                2.2    Local Stakeholder Consultation.........................................................................10
                2.3    AFOLU-Specific Safeguards...............................................................................10
              3     IMPLEMENTATION STATUS....................................................11
                3.1    Implementation Status of the Project Activity...................................................11
                3.2    Deviations.........................................................................................................11
                3.3    Grouped Projects...............................................................................................12
              4     DATA AND PARAMETERS......................................................12
                4.1    Data and Parameters Available at Validation....................................................12
                4.2    Data and Parameters Monitored.......................................................................13
                4.3    Monitoring Plan.................................................................................................13
              5     QUANTIFICATION OF GHG EMISSION REDUCTIONS AND 
                    REMOVALS..........................................................................14
                5.1    Baseline Emissions............................................................................................14
                5.2    Project Emissions..............................................................................................14
                5.3    Leakage.............................................................................................................14
                5.4    Net GHG Emission Reductions and Removals...................................................14
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